The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

On October 26, 2020, the U.S. For example, the borrower must advise whether after March 13, 2020, the borrower was ordered by a state or local authority to shut down or alter its business due to Covid-19. In November of 2020, the taxpayer applied to the lender for forgiveness of the loan.

IT 52

IT E&A Casing Operator 52

The Energy Law

AUGUST 4, 2023

Produced water—a substance traditionally considered to be a useless byproduct of fracing—has recently become a valuable product that can be treated and sold to operators for drilling. This substance can be dangerous to the environment, so operators are required to carefully dispose of it—a costly endeavor.

Oil 98

Oil Instrumentation Gas Operator 98

The Energy Law

APRIL 30, 2020

In Cannisnia Plantation , the Louisiana Second Circuit faced the issue of whether a mineral servitude owner conducted good faith operations sufficient to interrupt the prescription of non-use of a mineral servitude. 3/4/20), 2020 WL 1036500. [2] 1] 53,252 (La. 1] 53,252 (La. 2] 45,160 (La. 5/28/10), 37 So.

Operator 40

Operator Spud-in Dry Hole Oil 40

The Energy Law

JUNE 22, 2021

2020-0622 (La. 3d—, the Louisiana First Circuit recently reaffirmed well-settled principles regarding prescription and the subsequent purchaser doctrine in Louisiana legacy cases. In this case, Lexington Land sued Chevron U.S.A., In this case, Lexington Land sued Chevron U.S.A., In Lexington Land Development, L.L.C.

Casing 59

Casing Operator Oil IT 59

The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

On October 26, 2020, the U.S. For example, the borrower must advise whether after March 13, 2020, the borrower was ordered by a state or local authority to shut down or alter its business due to Covid-19. In November of 2020, the taxpayer applied to the lender for forgiveness of the loan.

IT 40

IT E&A Casing Operator 40

The Energy Law

JULY 1, 2021

2020-00685 (La. In the landmark oilfield remediation case Corbello v. LL&E I held that even without a Corbello -like express contractual provision, defendants who operated unreasonably accrued an implied obligation under the Mineral Code to restore property above and beyond regulatory environmental standards. 2d 686 (La.

E&A 105

E&A Exploration and Production Government Casing 105

The Energy Law

JUNE 22, 2021

2020-0622 (La. 3d—, the Louisiana First Circuit recently reaffirmed well-settled principles regarding prescription and the subsequent purchaser doctrine in Louisiana legacy cases. In this case, Lexington Land sued Chevron U.S.A., In this case, Lexington Land sued Chevron U.S.A., In Lexington Land Development, L.L.C.

Casing 52

Casing Operator Oil IT 52

The Energy Law

JUNE 22, 2021

2020-0622 (La. 3d—, the Louisiana First Circuit recently reaffirmed well-settled principles regarding prescription and the subsequent purchaser doctrine in Louisiana legacy cases. In this case, Lexington Land sued Chevron U.S.A., In this case, Lexington Land sued Chevron U.S.A., In Lexington Land Development, L.L.C.

Casing 52

Casing Operator Oil IT 52

The Energy Law

AUGUST 19, 2020

1333(b), the LHWCA applies where (1) an employee’s injury “result[s] from” OCS extractive operations, and (2) his employer is an “employer” under OCSLA. In Pacific Operators Offshore, LLP v. Chevron argued the LHWCA could not apply because Mays’s death had no nexus to OCS operations because his direct employer had no such operations.

Operator 40

Operator Offshore Casing Pipeline 40

The Energy Law

MARCH 26, 2020

How Should I Change My Operations during the Pandemic? What Changes Should I Make to Employee Operations? Finally, the AWO recommends the development of a “written outbreak management plan” that contains information to track and identify suspected cases and the locations of sick crewmembers, cleaning procedures, etc.

Operator 40

Operator E&A Casing IT 40

The Energy Law

MARCH 31, 2020

1] Prior to the Pennsylvania ruling, there were two seminal cases that have addressed the issue and reached conflicting results. The court found that an actionable trespass claim requires an injury and that the only claimed injury in this case—drainage of gas from beneath the plaintiff’s property—was barred by the rule of capture. [3]

Hydraulic Fracturing 40

Hydraulic Fracturing E&P Casing Gas 40

The Energy Law

JANUARY 31, 2023

3] When the source of the discharge is a vessel, the “responsible party” is the owner, operator, or demise charterer of that vessel. [4] 10] While the rule does not specify whether the new limits apply retroactively to oil spills that occur before the effective date, case law indicates that the change will be prospective only. [11]

Oil 98

Oil Offshore Pipeline E&A 98

Drillers

AUGUST 19, 2020

After starting in October and November 2019 The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic spread around the world in the first few months of 2020. The process of planning, safekeeping and operating energy production facilities is a long term process, running into decades. The criteria will depend on each use case.

E&P 52

E&P E&A Abandonment Maintenance 52

The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

On July 15, 2020, The Third Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion awarding damages for a violation of due process rights against a private pipeline company. In contrast, the Court here expressly found that the delegation of authority to pipeline operators was constitutional. Bayou Bridge Pipeline, LLC v. Martin Parish, et al. [1]

Pipeline 52

Pipeline Casing IT E&A 52

Novi

MAY 31, 2024

We ran a scenario analysis that ranged from ~$140MM up to ~$415MM with a median case of $260MM, relatively close to the actual closing price of $264.5MM. Note: Assumes D&C costs of ~$1,200/ft and includes all wells from all operators (2021 to 2024 vintages). Mcf, and operating costs were set to $0.80/Mcf.

Upstream 52

Upstream BCF Basin Engineer 52

The Energy Law

JANUARY 27, 2020

18-31060, 2020 WL 288213 (5th Cir. But in so doing, the court may have announced a new jurisdictional test with significant ramifications for future cases. So, the question on appeal was whether this was the “exceptional case” where personal jurisdiction could also be exercised in another state. P N K (Lake Charles) L.L.C.,

E&P 40

E&P E&A Casing IT 40

Producer's Edge

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Can limitations in the exhibit, such as depth references, supersede the operative granting language in the body of an agreement? 2020) and Posse Energy, Ltd. As is usually the case with contract interpretation, clarity and specificity are paramount. Citation 2002 Inv. —El Paso 2022, pet. Neuhoff, 596 S.W.3d 3d 740 (Tex.2020)

Instrumentation 52

Instrumentation Energy Energy Oil 52

The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

On July 15, 2020, The Third Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion awarding damages for a violation of due process rights against a private pipeline company. In contrast, the Court here expressly found that the delegation of authority to pipeline operators was constitutional. Bayou Bridge Pipeline, LLC v. Martin Parish, et al. [1]

Pipeline 40

Pipeline Casing IT Oil 40

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (“BOEM”) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (“BSEE”) recently issued a proposed rule on Risk Management, Financial Assurance and Loss Prevention (“Proposed Rule”), which was published in the Federal Register on October 16, 2020 and is now open for public comment.

Pipeline 52

Pipeline Operator E&A Abandonment 52

Producer's Edge

JANUARY 13, 2025

In 2020, the Texas Supreme Court released its opinion in Piranha Partners v. Citation - The Latest Twist The Texas Supreme Court revisited the issue of harmonizing an assignment’s broad body and descriptive exhibits in the recent case, Occidental Permian, Ltd. Citation 2002 Inv. LLC , 689 S.W.3d 3d 899 (Tex.

Casing 52

Casing Oil Instrumentation IT 52

The Energy Law

JULY 1, 2021

2020-00685 (La. In the landmark oilfield remediation case Corbello v. LL&E I held that even without a Corbello -like express contractual provision, defendants who operated unreasonably accrued an implied obligation under the Mineral Code to restore property above and beyond regulatory environmental standards. 2d 686 (La.

E&A 52

E&A Exploration and Production Government Casing 52

The Energy Law

MARCH 1, 2021

In the world of oil and gas, there are a lot of companies with debt maturities coming due in 2020 or 2021 ( see this article from the Wall Street Journal discussing the $120 billion debt wall these companies will face through 2023), and oil prices have been below the break-even point for many drilling sites.

E&A 52

E&A Casing Shutdown IT 52

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (“BOEM”) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (“BSEE”) recently issued a proposed rule on Risk Management, Financial Assurance and Loss Prevention (“Proposed Rule”), which was published in the Federal Register on October 16, 2020 and is now open for public comment.

Pipeline 40

Pipeline Exploration and Production Operator E&A 40

Drillers

MARCH 24, 2020

Recently, the Nigerian government demanded more than $60 billion in back royalties under a production sharing agreement with the supermajors operating in the country. The operator of Egina is China’s CNOOC: Chinese oil companies are expanding internationally, and Nigeria is one of the destinations, despite the challenges.

Oil 52

Oil Royalty Exploration and Production Government 52

The Energy Law

APRIL 28, 2020

The petitioner, the County of Maui, operates a wastewater reclamation facility that collects sewage from the surrounding area, partially treats it, and pumps the treated water through underground wells. The Court remanded the case back to the Ninth Circuit so that it could apply this new standard. 22250 (Apr.

E&A 40

E&A Casing IT Education 40

The Energy Law

MARCH 1, 2021

In the world of oil and gas, there are a lot of companies with debt maturities coming due in 2020 or 2021 ( see this article from the Wall Street Journal discussing the $120 billion debt wall these companies will face through 2023), and oil prices have been below the break-even point for many drilling sites. Employment Agreements.

E&A 40

E&A Casing Shutdown IT 40

The Energy Law

JUNE 8, 2020

With the prevalence of cases involving royalty disputes in Texas, the state’s Supreme Court has never hesitated to address these issues. Heritage Resources is the underlying case that must be understood to decipher the Supreme Court’s logic as it continues to rectify the numerous creative royalty provisions across Texas today.

Royalty 52

Royalty Exploration and Production Oil IT 52

The Energy Law

MARCH 8, 2021

Employee wages, salaries and commissions owed by an employer, $13,650 in 2020, that were earned within 180 days of a company filing for bankruptcy are given a higher priority in a bankruptcy proceeding ( fourth priority level ). The chapter 7 trustee will not continue to operate the business.

E&A 52

E&A IT Casing Insurance 52

The Energy Law

MARCH 8, 2021

Employee wages, salaries and commissions owed by an employer, $13,650 in 2020, that were earned within 180 days of a company filing for bankruptcy are given a higher priority in a bankruptcy proceeding ( fourth priority level ). The chapter 7 trustee will not continue to operate the business.

E&A 40

E&A IT Casing Insurance 40

The Energy Law

MARCH 30, 2020

This article was updated on April 14, 2020. Day-to-day life has been dramatically impacted by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and many courts in Louisiana and Texas have been forced to close or limit operations in conjunction with stay-at-home orders. The orders also require all non-essential businesses to cease.

Instrumentation 40

Instrumentation Insurance Operator Casing 40

The Energy Law

MAY 19, 2020

Updated August 31, 2020 On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act, which established, in relevant part, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a loan program that offers eligible borrowers the potential for loan forgiveness.

IT 40

IT E&A Completion Consulting 40

The Energy Law

MARCH 31, 2021

s March 2019 permit to construct and operate cross-border pipeline facilities at the U.S.-Canada A failure to make such a finding would grant the permit by operation of law. Canada border was substantially completed before the end of 2020. A failure to do either would grant the permit by operation of law.

Pipeline 52

Pipeline Operator E&A Energy 52

The Energy Law

MARCH 31, 2021

s March 2019 permit to construct and operate cross-border pipeline facilities at the U.S.-Canada A failure to make such a finding would grant the permit by operation of law. Canada border was substantially completed before the end of 2020. A failure to do either would grant the permit by operation of law.

Pipeline 52

Pipeline Operator Oil E&A 52